Bogue Chitto River — Rockhounding in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Bogue Chitto River is a mapped rockhounding spot in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: St. Tammany Parish
State: Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.57252, -89.83514

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Bogue Chitto River

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bogue Chitto River.

Across the state line from Bogue Chitto River

Bogue Chitto River is close enough to the Louisiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bogue Chitto River FAQ

Where is Bogue Chitto River?+

Bogue Chitto River is in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, at 30.57252, -89.83514.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bogue Chitto River?+

Bogue Chitto River is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Bogue Chitto River?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Bogue Chitto River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.57252, -89.83514 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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